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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.41, 896.18 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.41, 896.18 and 354.66 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.41 : 896.18 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.41/896.18 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.41x = 896.18 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.41x = 317,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,837.43/649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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